Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Automation - BAS / PLC

Amgen; Holly Springs (MS); On-site; USD 115,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and Savings Plan

Stock-based long-term incentives

Discretionary annual bonus

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen seeks a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Automation - BAS/PLC) to lead automation engineers and deliver BAS and PLC-based process and utility systems for a new drug substance plant. You will partner with capital projects, ensure site readiness, and support GMP manufacturing operations in a highly regulated environment.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, S95, and GAMP 5.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED with 10 years engineering experience.
• Associate’s Degree with 8 years engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years engineering experience.
• Master’s Degree with 2 years engineering experience.
• Doctorate Degree.

Responsibilities

• Site design, construction, start-up, and operational readiness.
• Site Operations.

Skills

Automation

PLC

Building automation

GMP

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Doctorate Degree

Tools

BMS design

Process control troubleshooting

GAMP 5

21 CFR Part 11

Instrumentation technologies

Job description

Career Category

Engineering

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You’ve earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge you’ve worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.

Be part of Amgen’s newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen FleX batch facility will combine the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations The FleX Batch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen’s plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027.

Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Automation - BAS / PLC

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. As a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer, you will provideautomationtechnical leadership to a group of automation engineers who are responsible for building and maintaining various automation systems and platforms that support the GMP DrugSubstancePlant Operations.

In this vital roleas a member of the Facilities & Engineering (F&E) Automation teamyou will work hand in hand with the capital project team to deliver robust building automation systems (BAS) and PLC based process and utility skid equipment to operate the new plant.

Job responsibilities include:

• Site design, construction, start-up, and operational readiness:

• Site Operations:

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The automation professional we seek is an engineer with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED and 10 years of Engineering experience OR

• Associate’s Degree and 8 years of Engineering experience OR

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of Engineering experience OR

• Master’s Degree and 2 years of Engineering experience OR

• Doctorate Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering,Biotech Engineering, or related field.

• Direct knowledge of BMS design, experience in building control engineering and troubleshooting with GMP biopharmaceutical production facility and utility equipment/systems automation and integrating various OEM automation software.

• Experience with building automation systems and process and utility skid equipment, and direct knowledge of integrating various OEM automation software and field instrumentation technologies.

• Knowledgeable of industry standards such as 21 CFR Part 11, ASTM 2500, S95, GAMP 5, and GDP.

• Experience in programming, design, installation and lifecycle management of building automation controls, PLC and field device/instrumentation technologies.

• Ability to interpret and apply GAMPs and GMPs and familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment with requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, ASTM 2500, and S95.

• The ideal individual must be a self-directed team player able to work cross-functionally.

• Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills.

• Ability for domestic/international travel as needed.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts

• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

• Stock-based long-term incentives

• Award-winning time-off plans

• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Salary Range

115,494.60USD -156,257.40USD